Norway and the EU

Norway and the EU enjoy good and close relations, although Norway is not a member of the European Union. The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) is the mainstay of our cooperation, and it ensures that Norway takes part in the EU internal market. We are also part of the Schengen Agreement and cooperate with the EU on foreign and security policy issues. Read more

Minister of EEA and EU Affairs and Chief of Staff at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mr Helgesen is also responsible for coordinating work on EEA matters and Norway’s relations with the EU at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more

The EU has established several programmes in order to help implement EU policy. Through the EEA Agreement, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein participate in a wide range of these programmes and activities. Read more